Finding the Third Proportional to 194,145 and 397,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,145 and 397,698 is: 814,667.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,145 : 397,698 = 397,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,145/397,698 = 397,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,145x = 397,698 × 397,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,145x = 158,163,699,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,163,699,204/194,145 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,667.90
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